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The Parlotones
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The Parlotones are a South African indie rock band hailing from Johannesburg, formed in 1998. The ensemble features Kahn Morbee on vocals and rhythm guitar, Paul Hodgson as lead guitarist, Glen Hodgson handling bass guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals, and Neil Pauw on drums and percussion. Originally rooted in Britpop, The Parlotones' music has evolved to encompass a diverse range of genres, with lyrics centered on relatable themes such as love and everyday life, complemented by engaging and memorable melodies.
Within just four years of formation, The Parlotones signed with Sovereign Entertainment and released their debut album, Episoda. As one of South Africa's all-time best-selling music artists, the band boasts ten studio albums and multi-platinum success. They have received nine South African Music Awards and, in 2009, made history as the first South African band to headline at the Coca-Cola Dome. The Parlotones actively support various philanthropic initiatives, including The Little Wing Music Foundation, the Anene Booysen Foundation, and the Africa-Unite campaign.
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The Parlotones est un groupe sud-africain de pop rock, originaire de Johannesbourg. Le groupe comprend Kahn Morbee au chant et à la guitare rythmique, Paul Hodgson à la guitare solo, Glen Hodgson à la guitare basse, aux claviers et aux chœurs, et Neil Pauw à la batterie et aux percussions. Enracinée à l'origine dans la Britpop, le style musical des Parlotones évolue pour englober une gamme variée de genres, avec des paroles centrées sur des thèmes racontables tels que l'amour et la vie quotidienne, complétées par des mélodies engageantes et mémorables.
Quatre ans après leur formation, les Parlotones signent avec Sovereign Entertainment et sortent leur premier album, Episoda. Le groupe est l'un des groupes sud-africains ayant vendu le plus de disques de tous les temps, avec dix albums studio et un succès multiplatine. Il compte neuf South African Music Awards et entre, en 2009, dans l'histoire en devenant le premier groupe sud-africain à jouer en tête d'affiche au Coca-Cola Dome. Les Parlotones soutiennent activement diverses initiatives philanthropiques, notamment la Little Wing Music Foundation, la Anene Booysen Foundation, et la campagne Africa Unite.
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Discography
Albums
- 2003 Episoda
- 2005 Radiocontrolledrobot
- 2007 A World Next Door to Yours
- 2008 Unplugged
- 2009 Stardust Galaxies
- 2011 Eavesdropping on the Songs of Whales
- 2012 Journey Through the Shadows
- 2013 Stand Like Giants
- 2015 Antiques & Artefacts
- 2016 Trinkets, Relics & Heirlooms
- 2018 China
- 2019 Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
EPs
- 2002 Superstars
- 2007 Beautiful
- 2011 Should We Fight Back - Stars Fall Down
- 2013 Shake It Up EP
- Borderline Patrol
Singles
- 2008 Here Comes The Man
- 2009 Bird In Flight
- 2009 Overexposed
- 2009 Giant Mistake
- 2009 I'm Only Human
- 2009 I'll Be There
- 2010 We Call This Dancing
- 2010 Life Design
- 2010 Come Back as Heroes
- 2010 Push Me to the Floor
- 2014 Sleepwalker